the equity guys say romney would be a short-term positive for equities. >> if romney's elected and bernanke leaves, that changes the equation. that's, i think, a concern that's been in the market for the last week or so. i understand what they're saying about the short-term positive. but i think this market's about monetary stimulus. it's about the fed. that's what's been driving it. if romney wins and bernanke leave, the fed's gone. that's what the market is worried about. >> all right, gentlemen. thank you for your thoughts today. appreciate it. >> we'll see you soon, guys. thanks. >> all right. heading toward the close here with about 53 minutes left in the trading session. here we go again. hugging the unchange level, wondering whether we're going to have an up day or down day. >> there are a number of companies actually hitting new highs. we're going to get to that after this short break. even with the lackluster performance, we've got some good winners here. don't go anywhere. we're just getting started on this jam-packed edition of the "closing bell." >>> coming up, simple arrhythmia